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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,997.73, 856,502.67 and 233,951.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,997.73, 856,502.67 and 233,951.87 is: 350,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,997.73 : 856,502.67 = 233,951.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,997.73/856,502.67 = 233,951.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,997.73x = 856,502.67 × 233,951.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,997.73x = 200,380,401,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,380,401,306.49/570,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,930.29

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